The universe contains not a single intellectual abstraction. Not a single concept. Only humans carry those.
Adrian Childe, Greater Patterns in Bach.
With agriculture came society. And with that came the invention of “society”—the concept. That is: Here is something we can improve.
Hill Boothby, The Dazzling Realm of Almost.
How far will cleverness carry us? What is the end for a culture that pretends to admire “cleverness”?
Travis Hilliard, The Mesmerizing Particles.
“It is raining,” said Terence. “But, you know, I do not believe that it is raining.”
Glynnis Downs, Houses I Have Known.
“Nothing is rotten in the state of Denmark,” said Harry with almost theatrical sarcasm.
Gladys Huizinga, Hard-Luck Dennis.
“You must listen carefully to what a person does not say,” advised Dr. Hobbes.
Carla Marks, The Murder Matter.
Karys admitted that she was intrigued by Mark’s notion of “telling lies by telling the truth.”
Mildred Cummings, Murder and Poetry.
Stupidity is a concept that explains everything.
Travis Hilliard, The Mesmerizing Particles.
Through exemplary craft, the actors forced us to suspend our disbelief.
Hamilton Barca, The Black Vapor.
“Shamelessness,” sneered Winston, “is the sure path to success as a writer.”
Devona Twilly, Shallowness, a Novel.
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